# 61 FR 54112: Exemption of Systems of Records Under the Privacy Act > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-26285 ## Section - **Citation:** 61 FR 54112 - **Heading:** Exemption of Systems of Records Under the Privacy Act - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Federal Register / Vol. 61 / 61 FR 54112 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 28 CFR Part 16 [AAG/A Order No. 123-96] Exemption of Systems of Records Under the Privacy Act AGENCY: Department of Justice. ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), proposes to amend its Privacy Act regulations to provide clarity and to include an additional reason for the exemption from subsection (e)(3). The additional reason will contribute to a better understanding of the need for the exemption. The revised language applies to the following systems of records as named in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6): Air Intelligence Program (Justice/DEA-001), Investigative Reporting and Filing System (Justice/DEA-008), Planning and Inspection Division Records (Justice/DEA-010), Operations Files (Justice/DEA-011), Security Files (Justice/DEA-013), and System to Retrieve Information from Drug Evidence (Stride/Ballistics) (Justice/DEA-014). DATES: All comments must be received by November 18, 1996. ADDRESSES: To the extent that exemption from subsection (e)(3) has already been promulgated, it is unnecessary to offer an opportunity for comment. Nevertheless, an opportunity to comment on the additional reason therefor is extended. All comments should be addressed to Patricia E. Neely, Program Analyst, Information Management and Security Staff, Information Resources Management, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530 (Room 850, WCTR Building). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia E. Neely, Program Analyst (202-616-0178). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This order relates to individuals rather than small business entities. Nevertheless, pursuant to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, it is hereby stated that the order will not have a ``significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.'' List of Subjects in Part 16 Administrative practices and procedure, Courts, Freedom of Information Act, Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Privacy Act. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Attorney General by 5 U.S.C. 552a and delegated to me by Attorney General Order No. 793-78, it is proposed to amend 28 CFR part 16 as set forth below. Dated: October 3, 1996. Stephen R. Colgate, Assistant Attorney General for Administration. 1. The authority for part 16 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 552a, 552b(g), 553; 18 U.S.C. 4203(a)(1); 28 U.S.C. 509, 510, 534; 31 U.S.C. 3717, 9701. 2. It is proposed to amend 28 CFR 16.98 by revising paragraph (d)(6) as follows: Sec. 16.98 Exemption of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-- Limited Access. * * * * * (d) * * * (6) From subsection (e)(3) because the requirements thereof would constitute a serious impediment to law enforcement in that they could compromise the existence of an actual or potential confidential investigation and/or permit the record subject to speculate on the identity of a potential confidential source, and endanger the life, health or physical safety of either actual or potential confidential informants and witnesses, and of investigators/law enforcement personnel. In addition, the notification requirement of subsection (e)(3) could impede collection of that information from the record subject, making it necessary to collect the information solely from third party sources and thereby inhibiting law enforcement efforts. * * * * * [FR Doc. 96-26285 Filed 10-16-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-M ## Nearby sections - [61 FR 33 St. Marys Falls Canal and Locks, Michigan; Use, Administration, and Navigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_95-31543.md) - [61 FR 295 Public Workshop on the Regulation of Radioactive Devices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-108.md) - [61 FR 552 Retirement Bonds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-165.md) - [61 FR 705 Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Nondiscriminatory Transmission Services by Public Utilities; Recovery of Stranded Costs by Public Utilities and Transmitting Utilities; Notice of Technical Conference and Potential Broadcast of Technical Conference Concerning Independent System Operators and Reform of Power Pools Under the Federal Power Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-340.md) - [61 FR 1162 Lending and Investment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-409.md) - [61 FR 1306 Airworthiness Directives; Transport Category Airplanes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-493.md) - [61 FR 1528 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes (Excluding Model A300 B4-600 Series Airplanes)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-590.md) - [61 FR 1545 Procedures For The Issuance, Denial, And Revocation Of Certificates Of Label Approval, Certificates Of Exemption From Label Approval, And Distinctive Liquor Bottle Approvals (93F-029P)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-575.md) - [61 FR 1546 Indiana Regulatory Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-646.md) - [61 FR 1546 Appropriateness of Requested Single Location Bargaining Units in Representation Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-741.md) - [61 FR 1551 Indiana Regulatory Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-648.md) - [61 FR 1870 Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Belen, NM](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-1004.md) - [61 FR 1873 Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Marshall, TX](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-1007.md) - [61 FR 1889 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Finance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-973.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FR_PRORULE_96-26285. 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